Gardener Blackheath Modern Slavery Statement

Gardener Blackheath affirms a zero-tolerance policy towards forced labour, human trafficking and any form of modern slavery. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out our commitments and practical steps to prevent exploitation across our operations and supply chains. Our slavery and human trafficking statement describes the actions we take to identify, mitigate and remediate risks and the expectations we place on partners.

We publish this modern slavery policy to show transparency and accountability. Our approach is risk-based and proportionate: we assess activities, review suppliers and require compliance through contractual terms. The purpose of this slavery statement is to make clear that anyone operating on behalf of Gardener Blackheath must adhere to our standards and report concerns immediately. We will not tolerate any form of coercion.

Our Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement outlines the governance structures in place. Senior management are responsible for oversight and the Board receives regular updates. We maintain clear policies, staff training and supplier expectations so that our modern slavery statement is embedded in day-to-day decision-making rather than only being a public declaration.

Supplier audits and risk-based due diligence

We require supplier transparency and conduct proportionate supplier audits. Audits and assessments are conducted based on risk criteria including geography, labour intensity and contract value. Auditing arrangements include document review, site visits and third-party verifications. Where issues are identified, we demand corrective action plans and reserve the right to suspend or terminate relationships that do not deliver timely remediation.

Our vendor due diligence process uses questionnaires, contract clauses and on-site checks. We expect suppliers to demonstrate compliance with our modern slavery policy and to maintain records that prove lawful and voluntary employment. Measures include worker interviews, payroll verification and checks on recruitment fees to ensure no worker is indebted or coerced.

Key controls include:

• Pre-contract risk assessments and ongoing monitoring
• Scheduled and unannounced supplier audits
• Mandatory clauses protecting worker rights in supplier contracts

Reporting channels and remediation

We operate clear reporting channels so that concerns about forced labour or trafficking can be raised confidentially and without fear of retaliation. Employees, workers in our supply chain and third parties are encouraged to report suspected abuse through established internal mechanisms. Reports are taken seriously, investigated promptly and escalated where necessary to ensure effective remediation.

Reports are handled by trained investigators and may lead to corrective action plans, termination of supplier relationships, or referral to appropriate authorities where required. Our remediation approach seeks to remedy harm to affected individuals while holding accountable those responsible for abuses. We will protect whistleblowers and ensure confidentiality wherever possible.

Annual review and continuous improvement are central to our commitment. This statement is reviewed at least once every year and updated to reflect changes in legislation, risk profile and best practice. Metrics and audit outcomes inform training programmes, procurement decisions and resource allocation so that our anti-slavery measures remain effective and proportionate.

In summary, Gardener Blackheath's modern slavery statement, slavery statement and related policies articulate a clear stance: zero tolerance, rigorous supplier audits, accessible reporting channels, and a commitment to an annual review cycle. We will continue to strengthen our controls, collaborate with stakeholders and ensure that our operations and supply chains respect human rights. These efforts reflect our ongoing obligation to prevent modern slavery in every form.

Our commitments include training employees, embedding anti-slavery safeguards into procurement, and enforcing contractual obligations. We will monitor progress through KPIs, audit findings and remediation outcomes, publishing updates as part of our broader corporate responsibility reporting.

The Gardener Blackheath Modern Slavery Policy remains a live document: we review processes, learn from incidents and refine our approach. We will act decisively where exploitation is found and work to ensure that modern slavery has no place in our business or supply chain.